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Are health care personnel trained in correct use of personal protective equipment?
Highlights • Incorrect PPE technique can contribute to pathogen transmission. • Formal training in correct PPE technique was uncommon, particularly among physicians. • Current training methods do not require demonstration of proficiency in correct PPE use. • Further studies are needed to assess the...
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Published in: | American journal of infection control 2016-07, Vol.44 (7), p.840-842 |
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Main Authors: | , , , , , , , , |
Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Summary: | Highlights • Incorrect PPE technique can contribute to pathogen transmission. • Formal training in correct PPE technique was uncommon, particularly among physicians. • Current training methods do not require demonstration of proficiency in correct PPE use. • Further studies are needed to assess the effectiveness of current training methods. |
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ISSN: | 0196-6553 1527-3296 |
DOI: | 10.1016/j.ajic.2016.03.031 |